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SCHEDULE AND CALENDAR

A Typical Day

Arrival & Transition/Playtime

Children arrive after a full school day and need time to unwind before engaging in additional learning activities. At Makom Afterschool we encourage informal play outdoors, when weather permits. This is a time a time for children to bond with each other and with the staff.

Snack Time

Parents are encouraged to send a snack with their children each day. During snack time, students and teachers chat together in Hebrew. Key vocabulary terms (for food items and related actions) arise during snack time and reappear during the course of the day. The b'rachot (blessings) for each category of food are recited.

Centring Activity

Teachers and children begin each class with a routine to transition from arrival and snack into the learning activities. This often includes movement and song.

Learning Activities

Children and teachers participate in learning activities together. These activities vary depending on the day and are designed to be engaging and experiential. Through arts, music, games, drama, yoga, dance, movement and more, children learn Hebrew vocabulary and literacy, and are exposed to Jewish values, holidays, traditions and teachings.

Closing Activities

Children and teachers end with a closing routine to tidy up, get organized and say L'hitraot! (See you next time!) to one another.

Our Hours

2017/18 School Year

Makom Afterschool runs from 3:30-5:30pm, and can generally accommodate various school dismissal times.

*some school dates may be affected by TDSB permitting policy (ex. last two weeks of June 2018)

Holiday Closures

2017/18 School Year

September 20-22, 2017: Rosh Hashanah

September 29, 2017: Yom Kippur

April 3-6, 2018: Pesach

Please note: Makom Afterschool ends on June 15th, due to TDSB permitting policy

Community Celebrations

Holidays and Other Occasions

We have several community celebrations throughout the year, including a Chanukah party and end-of-year Student Celebration Night. All Makom Afterschool families are warmly invited to participate in Makom Families Programming throughout the year, including holiday celebrations, cultural activities and family learning.